Caribbean Black Bean Soup

Serving Size: 4

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 14 oz can "lite" coconut milk
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes w/green chiles*
• 1 7 oz pkg Fantastic Foods Instant Black Beans [i think we can use actual black beans]
• salt to taste
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

In a soup pot or large saucepan, bring the water, coconut milk, and tomatoes (with liquid) to a boil over high heat, stirring often.

Whisk in the Instant Black Beans and season with salt and Tabasco.

Cover, turn off the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Stir well and reheat if necessary.

Serve in soup bowls garnished with cilantro.

NOTES :
* or substitute one can of diced tomatoes plus 1 chopped jalapeno

From: Karen C. Greenlee